Sausage and Pepper Skewers
(from Amanda_Rose’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Chicken, Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup couscous
- 1 bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into chunks
- 1/2 (12-ounce) package chicken sausage (preferably garlic-flavored), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 large red onion, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/8 cup fresh parsley
- 1/8 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Directions
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Soak eight 8-inch skewers in water, at least 15 minutes. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Prepare the couscous as the label directs.
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Meanwhile, toss the bell peppers, sausage, onion and tomatoes in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Thread onto the skewers, alternating the sausage and vegetables. Grill, turning, until the vegetables are slightly softened and the sausage begins to brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
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Meanwhile, puree the parsley, cilantro and scallions in a blender with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper. Brush the skewers with some of the pesto and continue to cook, turning, until the tomatoes are tender and the sausage is charred, 6 to 7 more minutes.
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Toss the couscous with half of the remaining pesto and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the skewers and the remaining pesto, for dipping.